Translational Sciences Lead

Bayer•Cambridge, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Translational Sciences Lead (TSL) is pivotal in advancing Bayer's oncology portfolio, creating significant impact through the progression of global development programs and pipeline expansion from early target assessment through life cycle management. As a TSL, you set the vision and strategic direction for assigned programs, ensuring state-of-the-art precision medicine, including all aspects of patient segmentation and proof of mechanism for product differentiation from pre-D1 through registration, including companion diagnostics strategies as appropriate. You will build and execute an end-to-end Translation strategy, providing translational science leadership for global development programs with full decision-making authority. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you drive the creation and maintenance of a bench-to-bedside and back strategy to maximize the success of development programs, significantly shaping the value of the product and driving data-driven decisions and competitive drug labels. Your role is crucial in driving value and differentiation of oncology assets based on scientific hypotheses from the early stages of development.

Requirements

MD and/or PhD in Biochemistry, molecular Biology, or Genetics or equivalent
Demonstrated ability to integrate innovation to advance Precision Medicine in oncology
Scientific excellence: Demonstrated by a track record of relevant basic and/or translational research documented in peer reviewed publications
Extensive experience in drug development and pharmacological studies
Proven track record in leading global development programs
Strong strategic thinking and innovation skills
Ability to collaborate flexibly across functions and lead with authority
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience in precision medicine and patient segmentation strategies

Nice To Haves

12+ years of industry experience in the field of biomarkers/precision medicine with proven track record of successful leadership in this field

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and maintain end-to-end Translation strategies for development programs
Sets the vision and strategic direction of assigned programs ensuring state-of-the-art precision medicine
Drive all aspects of patient segmentation and proof of mechanism for product differentiation through registration including companion diagnostics
Is accountable for shaping technical excellence within organization by driving core projects, people, and innovation under a peer-reviewed setting
Shape the value of products through data-driven decisions and competitive labeling
Ensure state-of-the-art precision medicine practices
Collaborate cross-functionally to maximize program success
Drive value and differentiation of oncology assets from early development stages